From today Australian Instagram users won't be able to see how many likes other users' new photos get. Users can still like other people's photos - they just can't see how many likes the photo has got. An Instagram spokesman said: 'For businesses and creators on Instagram, this test will not affect measurement tools like Insights or Ads Manager'. An Instagram spokesman said: 'For businesses and creators on Instagram, this test will not affect measurement tools like Insights or Ads Manager'. In addition, studies have shown that increased time spent on social media can lead to feelings of loneliness, social anxiety and social isolation.

Source: Daily Mail July 17, 2019 21:21 UTC